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New FSA campaign warns parents: Don’t give slushies containing glycerol to under-7s
New FSA campaign warns parents to avoid giving children under 7 slushies with glycerol this summer amid growing health concerns.
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FSA issues Dubai Chocolate peanut allergy alert for businesses and consumers
A popular Dubai-inspired chocolate containing undeclared peanuts is being recalled, with the FSA urging UK businesses and consumers to act swiftly to avoid serious allergy risks.
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Government unveils new strategy to improve the UK food system
The new framework sets out 10 priority outcomes to overhaul the UK's food landscape, boosting health, sustainability and economic growth.
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Bread sold in Kroger and Walmart recalled over hazelnut allergen risk
Hartford Bakery recalls six lots of bread sold at Kroger and Walmart after hazelnuts were found in products mislabelled as plain white bread.
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McDonald’s launches Spicy McMuffin to celebrate 50 years of breakfast classic
The fast food giant spices up its US breakfast menu with a limited-time Spicy McMuffin range to celebrate 50 years since its iconic nationwide launch.
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FDA escalates organic blueberry recall to highest level over listeria risk
The FDA has upgraded Alma Pak’s blueberry recall to the highest risk level following positive tests for Listeria monocytogenes.
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Hershey joins growing food industry push to remove synthetic dyes by 2027
Hershey commits to removing synthetic dyes by 2027, joining a major industry push driven by health concerns and regulatory pressure.
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Popular UK scotch eggs recalled due to Salmonella risk
The Compleat Food Group recalls Wall’s Scotch Eggs due to Salmonella risk, urging consumers to return affected batches for a full refund.
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Starbucks releases new limited-time Firework Frappuccino for Fourth of July
Starbucks celebrates Independence Day with a bold, colourful Firework Frappuccino available across US stores for one week only.
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143,000 pounds of bologna recalled in US over labelling error
Seven varieties of bologna pulled from US market after undeclared meat ingredients raise serious labelling concerns.
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UK Government launches Healthy Food Standard mandating healthier products
UK’s Healthy Food Standard mandates retailers to increase healthier product sales, targeting obesity reduction and easing NHS burden.
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Ad giants ‘silence’ youth-led campaign against junk food advertising
Bite Back’s award-winning anti-junk food advertising campaign has been blocked by JCDecaux and Global, sparking censorship claims from the young activists.
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Synthetic dyes found in 1 in 5 US packaged foods and drinks
Research finds widespread use of synthetic dyes in US packaged foods and drinks as FDA pushes phase-out amid growing health concerns, especially for children’s products.
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Unlocking value through product reformulation: why mouthfeel matters more than ever
As consumer expectations evolve, Tate & Lyle reveal to New Food why preserving mouthfeel through product reformulation is essential for delivering affordable indulgence.
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Consumer disgust will block edible insects as viable meat alternative, researchers warn
New research warns that cultural and psychological disgust will keep edible insects off Western plates as a meat alternative, despite sustainability benefits.
